There are many ways to see southern Africa but there can few more genteel and romantic ways to travel than by luxury train carriage.

There are a range of five star options in southern Africa including one operator that has beautifully rebuilt vintage carriages and caters to a relatively small number of discerning passengers in superbly appointed suites.

Sean Lues from Journeys Worldwide tells Mark the rail network gives travelers access to some of southern Africa’s greatest treasures.

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